Is Anti-Matter Hiding in the Universe as Dark Matter?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the relationship between antimatter and dark matter, specifically questioning whether antimatter could be present in the universe as dark matter. The scope includes theoretical considerations and conceptual clarifications regarding the nature of both antimatter and dark matter.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that antimatter might be present in the form of dark matter.
  • Others argue that antimatter is regular matter with opposite charges, which interacts with light and normal matter, contrasting with the properties of dark matter.
  • A participant raises the question of the whereabouts of antimatter in the universe.
  • Another reply references the problem of baryogenesis, indicating it as an open problem in physics related to the existence of antimatter.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the nature of antimatter and its potential role as dark matter, with no consensus reached on the relationship between the two concepts.

Contextual Notes

The discussion touches on unresolved issues such as baryogenesis and the definitions of antimatter and dark matter, which may influence the arguments presented.

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Are they present in the form of dark-matter?
 
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No. Antimatter is still regular matter, just with opposite charges. It interacts with light, and with regular matter.

Dark matter does not interact with light at all, and does not interact with normal matter at all.
 
And where they all gone?
 

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